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- US Pronunciation
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- [nar-oh-kast, -kahst]
- /ˈnær oʊˌkæst, -ˌkɑst/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [nar-oh-kast, -kahst]
- /ˈnær oʊˌkæst, -ˌkɑst/
Definitions of narrowcast word
- verb without object narrowcast to aim a program or programming at a specific, limited audience or sales market. 1
- noun narrowcast Transmit a television program, especially by cable, or otherwise disseminate information, to a comparatively small audience defined by special interest or geographical location. 1
- verb narrowcast to supply (television programmes) to a small area by cable television 0
- verb narrowcast (of programmers or advertisers) to target a specialized audience on radio or television 0
- verb transitive narrowcast to transmit, esp. by cable television, to a specialized or selected audience 0
- noun narrowcast the act of narrowcasting 0
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Origin of narrowcast
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
1770-80, for an earlier sense; narrow (broad)cast
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Parts of speech for Narrowcast
noun
adjective
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preposition
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narrowcast popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
narrowcast usage trend in Literature
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